My Dad's Bestfriend novel Chapter 130

Jacob

"This is our last hope," he whispered, his voice tinged with a mixture of hope and anxiety, "We have a witness who can testify against those women accusing me of harassment in the office. All those fake texts and edited videos spreading through the media, it could all come to an end if this plan suceeds."

"Everything's going to be fine," I reassured him, reaching out to gently squeeze his hand. "Let's hope for the best."

"If things go as planned, I'll get my company back, and even if I can't prove Tyler's behind it all, just getting back on the field will be a victory for now," he sighed, standing up and slipping on his shirt.

I covered my naked body with the duvet, pressing my back against the headboard as I took a deep breath. I was nervous. I desperately hoped everything would return to normal. Seeing Jacob weighed down by this constant gloom—it tore me fucking apart. I was ready to face any struggle with him, but I knew Jacob wasn't prepared for this fight. He didn't deserve to struggle after everything he'd worked so hard to build had been unjustly taken from him.

He truly didn't deserve to be going through all of it.

"I'll pray for us."

He flashed me the softest of smiles in response before leaning in to kiss my lips gently. "I love you," he murmured.

Returning his smile, I pulled him back in for another kiss, deepening it as my fingers tangled in his soft silky hair. His lips against me, this feeling, this was enough for me to fight the toughest of storms. After a moment, we parted, and I rested my forehead against his.

"Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?" I asked softly. "I could join you. It's not a big deal."

He let out a sigh and settled beside me, cupping my face in his hands, his touch gentle against my cheekbones. "I know what you're worried about, and trust me, I won't screw anything up again," he murmured, his eyes filled with understanding. "My lawyer and I are meeting with that woman today, and hopefully, things will go smoothly. Plus, we've gathered evidence proving these allegations are false. By the day of the hearing, we'll have enough proof to show I've been set up."

"Okay," I replied after a moment of silence, leaning in to press a kiss to his forehead, feeling the tension in his body ease at the touch of my lips. "I love you," I whispered.

"I'll be back soon," he murmured, his thumbs caressing my cheeks. "Wait for me."

"Always," I replied with a smile, which he returned before getting up, grabbing his coat, and walking out of the room.

***

I waited, my eyes glued to the clock, anxiety gnawing at my insides. Nearly five hours had passed since he left, and it was starting to bother me. It wasn't supposed to take this long. Was I overthinking? Was I being stupid, imagining the worst scenarios where he got caught up in trouble again? I tried to stay sane, but the worry crept in nonetheless.

I battled with my thoughts, my phone clutched tightly in my hand.

Should I call him?

But what if he's busy? What if I end up disturbing him?

Man! I had no idea how long legal matters took. There could be procedures and lengthy meetings with the lawyer, or it could simply be nothing and prove to be that Jacob was in trouble again. But my mind kept racing with possibilities, each one more unsettling than the last.

God! This was enough.

"Maybe I should just call him," I muttered to myself, scrolling through my contacts and tapping on his name to make the call. It rang once before the front door of the apartment opened, and Jacob walked in.

My eyes snapped to the doorway, hope flickering in my chest as I stood up, a smile spreading across my face. But it faltered when I saw his expression.

I didn't know. I was an overthinker, and I'd always fucking overthink, no matter what.

My eyes darted to the doorway, finding him entering the room while I remained seated on the sofa. I quickly cut the call, standing up and dashing towards him, a hopeful smile plastered on my face. "I was just about to call you..." I began, moving to pull him in a tight hug, but my smile faltered as I noticed his expression.

Oh no...